[ there is a substantive moment where he is trying to figure out whether lucien is defensive that he knows, or if he's an idiot who is unaware of his own feelings. ]
[ you're polyamorous frogging me right now? on the day of my daughter's wedding/paintball fight/auction? fredo ..........
patience is not a trait lucien is known for, particularly. he rubs his temple with a few fingers, like he's trying to shake something loose. ]
What choice is there to make here? I lay no claim. It doesn't matter how close you all claim to be, you remain on the other side of the mirror, and I remain here. What do you believe comes next? Either death, oblivion, here at the end of everything. Or I will finish what I have started here, and then I will return to my work and any mortal concerns will have to cease entirely. I am not a choice, I am an illusion. A fool actor, giving a last encore.
[ BUDDY HE'S GOT AN APOCALYPSE TO GET TO, HE IS ALREADY LATE. ]
You will return to-- a beautiful and glorious kingdom of bounty with your ... good-hearted nonsense and speeches about the beauty of love and friendship.
[ correct, he is a polyamorous amphibian, this is as close to an ic polyamorous frog moment as possible.
that said, this reaction is worrying. he lets lucien talk until he's worn out of words for the time being, letting there be a pause before he responds. he does not know lucien's plans, or his fate. ]
There's worth to something, even if it ends. I told Viktor that too.
[ he shuts his eyes a moment before sighing, head-tail swishing lightly, once. ]
Is it so wrong that I think you could both be happy for a moment? Glory and love and friendship... maybe you find it trite, but why not just—accept it? [ he really ends up wingmanning these two crazies every other day ]
[ sorry he is Positive. also honest, in an honorable kind of way, unfortunately. ]
Viktor is very dear to me. But you have a different sort of... connection to him than I do. One I hope will flourish and bring you both companionship. I hope you don't mind my saying as much, no matter what your circumstances are.
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he laughs lightly. ]
I didn't realize hair was so contentious... [ he doesn't have any ] But, well—we thought we'd have some fun! Keep you all guessing, you know?
[ literally there was no mod-given reason to do this ]
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Don't tell me this. I'll have to be angry about it if I know.
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Don't be upset with us! You all did send that strange message first.
[ 1 800 ponder my ass deserves retribution ]
But nevermind that. How are you? Taking care of yourself? We couldn't really talk properly last week.
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[ the lore ....... it was lucien's fault. ]
I'm ... fine?
[ no, he is insane. but i guess that's normal. ]
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he finally sets him down, though he gives him a cheerful hair ruffle in the process. it's very much overbearing dog against grumpy cat energy. ]
Are you? That's good! [ no, he's insane. ] I did worry, what with—I know you and Viktor are very close.
[ it's hard being a war widow. sidon is guessing this, but i, nu, am very aware. ]
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Why do you think that?
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Viktor told me you kissed him?
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Okay.
[ OK WITH A PERIOD. ]
We're-- I don't know.
[ insane on the same frequency? ]
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he gives him a sympathetic smile. ]
It's hard to quantify... connections. I struggle with it myself.
[ even if he's filled with giant emotions. ]
But it's clear you have a special one.
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Aren't you a prince? Do they not arrange that sort of thing for you?
[ he knows it is not the same he is just lashing out now. ]
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The king will do so eventually, yes.
[ he answers casually enough, even if it's a pointed question. he's always accepted marriage as a duty of his. ]
That doesn't mean I can't fall in love on my own, or struggle with it. I know it's... complicated.
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I don't recommend it, honestly. It's never ended well for me.
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No? [ maybe because he didn't tell his girlfriend he loved her ] Well, there's always some danger to opening up your heart to others.
[ he cants his head, with the sort of aimless curiosity of a bird, or a dolphin to keep up with the oceanic metaphors. ]
Can I speak frankly with you for a moment, Lucien?
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I wasn't aware you were being anything but frank before, but go ahead.
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he laughs, though for once it's a little—something else. sheepish? briefly. ]
Ah, it's—! It's a bit beyond.
[ he's not the type to think too hard before he talks though, so, ]
I care about Viktor very much. I think... between both of us, it is a lot for him to process.
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I don't know what you want from me.
[ i am so sorry he is the biggest little bitch on the planet. ]
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Hm... Your patience, I suppose. He has a lot troubling him.
[ he would like lucien to be nice if it comes up... ]
For what it's worth, I don't care to make him choose between anyone.
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patience is not a trait lucien is known for, particularly. he rubs his temple with a few fingers, like he's trying to shake something loose. ]
What choice is there to make here? I lay no claim. It doesn't matter how close you all claim to be, you remain on the other side of the mirror, and I remain here. What do you believe comes next? Either death, oblivion, here at the end of everything. Or I will finish what I have started here, and then I will return to my work and any mortal concerns will have to cease entirely. I am not a choice, I am an illusion. A fool actor, giving a last encore.
[ BUDDY HE'S GOT AN APOCALYPSE TO GET TO, HE IS ALREADY LATE. ]
You will return to-- a beautiful and glorious kingdom of bounty with your ... good-hearted nonsense and speeches about the beauty of love and friendship.
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that said, this reaction is worrying. he lets lucien talk until he's worn out of words for the time being, letting there be a pause before he responds. he does not know lucien's plans, or his fate. ]
There's worth to something, even if it ends. I told Viktor that too.
[ he shuts his eyes a moment before sighing, head-tail swishing lightly, once. ]
Is it so wrong that I think you could both be happy for a moment? Glory and love and friendship... maybe you find it trite, but why not just—accept it? [ he really ends up wingmanning these two crazies every other day ]
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I never said I found it trite, I said it never works out well for me.
[ he did call it nonsense. that was thing he did. ]
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That doesn't mean it never will!
[ sorry he is Positive. also honest, in an honorable kind of way, unfortunately. ]
Viktor is very dear to me. But you have a different sort of... connection to him than I do. One I hope will flourish and bring you both companionship. I hope you don't mind my saying as much, no matter what your circumstances are.
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Don't say that immediately after-- what? Asking for a threesome?
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he stops in his encouragements to laugh, surprised. ]
No no, I mean— [ wow! ] I'm not asking for, ah. A 'threesome?'
It just felt a bit... dishonorable not to tell you my feelings for him? And that I don't intend to be some sort of obstacle to you.